Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The two cheapest proteins this week are Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Carando Meatballs, both available at $4.00 each when you buy three, making them outstanding anchors for two of the five dinners at roughly $2.00 per person each. Ground beef at $5.99/lb and boneless pork chops at $4.99/lb fill two more nights at very reasonable prices, keeping those evenings well under $3.00 per person. Shrimp is the clearest premium protein on this flyer at $15.98 for a 2 lb. bag, which works out to about $4.00 per person, so it earns the one premium night. The Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit at $2.99 and Prego Pasta Sauce at $1.99 are both under $4.00 and essential to specific meals, so they make the shopping list as well. Buying three Eckrich Smoked Sausage packages to hit the $4.00 price point is the smartest multi-buy deal of the week, and the third package can be used for breakfast or lunches so nothing goes to waste.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Corn and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and spooned into taco shells, topped with grape tomatoes and sweet corn cut from the cob for a colorful, build-your-own dinner kids love. The Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit keeps things simple and familiar, and everyone can customize their own plate.
Sale items used: 85% Lean Ground Beef, Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit, Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray, Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef for 4 people. Use 1 Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (provides shells and seasoning). Use 2 ears of sweet corn from 1 tray pack (cut kernels off the cob and toss into a warm skillet for 2 minutes). Use 1 pkg grape tomatoes for topping. Remaining corn ears can be served as a side or saved for later in the week.
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet alongside cubed sweet potatoes until everything is golden and tender, making a hearty one-pan dinner that kids find satisfying and slightly sweet. A handful of broccoli florets stirred in at the end adds color and rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg., Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs Eckrich Smoked Sausage (purchased as part of a 3-pack at $4.00 each to unlock the deal; third package saved for another use). Use roughly half of the 3 lb. sweet potato bag, about 1.5 lbs, cubed small so it cooks quickly. Use 1 bag broccoli florets, stirred in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Wednesday
Meal: Carando Meatball Subs on Panini Bread with Prego Sauce
Description: Carando Meatballs are heated in Prego Pasta Sauce on the stovetop and piled onto sliced panini bread for a classic meatball sub that kids can help assemble. The soft bread and saucy meatballs are a crowd-pleaser, and the whole meal comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg., Prego Pasta Sauce, Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs Carando Meatballs (purchased as part of a 3-pack at $4.00 each; third package can be frozen or used later). Heat both packages of meatballs in 1 jar Prego Pasta Sauce over medium heat for about 12 minutes. Use 1 loaf Giant Sliced Panini Bread, cutting 4 generous sub portions.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: Boneless pork chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside fresh sweet corn and steamed green beans for a classic weeknight plate. The mild flavor and tender texture make this an easy win with kids who like straightforward, familiar food.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size, Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs boneless pork chops (approximately 4 chops at about 0.5 lb each). Use 2 ears of sweet corn from the remaining tray pack (boiled or microwaved). Use 1 bag green beans, steamed or microwaved. Remaining corn ear can be served as a bonus side.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Sesame Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans
Friday
Meal: Butter-Skillet Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Pillsbury Grands! Rolls
Description: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled and cooked quickly in a butter skillet with a pinch of garlic until pink and just firm, served alongside warm Pillsbury Grands! Rolls for dipping and scooping. This is a fun, hands-on Friday dinner that feels special without being complicated, and kids enjoy the dippable rolls alongside the mild, buttery shrimp.
Sale items used: Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag, Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg., Land O Lakes Butter Spreads 6.5-8 oz. cont.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb. bag of shrimp for 4 people (about 0.5 lb per person). Peel shrimp before cooking; cook in batches in a skillet with butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink. Bake 1 pkg Pillsbury Grands! Rolls according to package directions (about 13 to 16 minutes at 350 degrees F). Use 1 cont. Land O Lakes Butter Spreads for cooking and for spreading on rolls.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit (x1): $2.99
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray (x1): $3.99
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes - Grape Tomatoes (x1): $2.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg. (x3, Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1 3 lb. bag (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag - Broccoli Florets (x1): $2.99
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg. (x3, Buy 3 for $4.00 each): $12.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.99
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf (x1): $3.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant Family Size (2 lbs): $9.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag - Green Beans (x1): $2.99
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag (x1): $15.98
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg. (x1): $3.99
- Land O Lakes Butter Spreads 6.5-8 oz. cont. (x1): $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray for skillet
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- 85% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Giant Store Baked Turkey Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Peaches: $3.99/lb
- Raw EZ Peel Shrimp 16-20 ct., Farm Raised, 2 lb. bag: $15.98 for 2 lb. bag
- St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs Previously Frozen: $5.99/lb
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops Giant, Family Size: $4.99/lb
- Just Bare Lightly Breaded or Roasted Chicken: $6.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Breakfast Sausage: $4.99/lb
- Johnsonville Fresh Dinner Sausage: $5.99/lb
- Lunchable Unos: $2.50 each
- Cedar Bay By The Sea Air Fryer Meal: $7.99 each
- transOCEAN Imitation Crab Refrigerated, 8 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Turkey Breast Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb
- Giant Sweet Off The Bone Ham Sliced to Order or Prepackaged: $5.99/lb
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 13-14 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Pork Tenderloin or Filet 19.2-23 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks 10-12 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Carando Meatballs 16 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham 8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Prime Fresh Lunchmeat 7-8 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each, Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Illshire Farm Lunchmeat 6 oz. pkg.: $2.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Giant Entrées 11.55-18.71 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Ithaca Hummus 10 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Claussen Pickles 20-32 oz. jar: $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend or Giant Mini Cucumbers or Grape Tomatoes: $2.99 each
- Raspberries or Blackberries 6 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Red or Green Seedless Grapes 2 lb. clamshell pkg.: $4.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Sweet Potatoes US No. 1, 3 lb. bag: $2.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vegetable Medley or Broccoli Florets 10 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hot House Cucumbers: $1.99 each
- Giant Tray Pack Sweet Corn 5 ct. tray: $3.99 each
- Bagged Peaches, Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
- Halos Mandarins 2 lb. bag: $3.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. ctn: $2.99 each
- Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Coffee mate Creamer 28-64 fl oz. cont.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pete & Gerry's Grade A Organic Brown Eggs 12 ct. ctn: $4.99 each
- FAGE Sour Cream: $3.99 each
- Chobani Flip or High Protein Yogurt 45-67 oz. cont.: $5.99 each
- Turkey Hill Drinks 1 gal. jug: $3.99 each
- Welch's Fruit Juice Drink 59 oz. ctn: $2.99 each
- Maola Milk 64 fl oz. ctn: $3.99 each
- Chobani Coffee Creamer 24 fl oz. ct.: $3.99 each
- Land O Lakes Butter Spreads 6.5-8 oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread 7.5-8 oz. cont.: $2.99 each
- Giant Pumpkin Whipped Topping 13 oz. can: $2.99 each
- Turkey Hill Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream 46 fl oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Oikos Multi-Serve Yogurt 32 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Danimals Smoothie 37.2 fl oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Thomas' Bagels, Swirl Bread Almond Breeze Almondmilk or Muffin Tops or Rustik Bread or Bagels or Coffee mate Creamer: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Giant Sliced Panini Bread 16-17 oz. loaf: $3.99 each
- Giant Specialty Rolls Cheese or Deluxe Pizza, Southwest or Cheesecake, 4 ct. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Giant Round Top White Bread 20 oz. loaf: $2.49 each
- Old Tyme Bread or Potato, Gameday or Artisan's Choice Rolls, Bagels, English Muffins or Swirl Bread: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Rolls 17.5 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Sweet Loren's Ready-to-Bake Cookie Dough 9.6-18 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Tostitos or Popcorners 6-14.73 oz. or 6.5-7 oz. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Polar Seltzer or Canada Dry 12/12 fl. oz. cans: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Pepsi or Gatorade 24/12 fl. oz. cans or 1/12 fl oz. btl.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Late July Tortilla or Cape Cod Potato Chips: $2.99 each
- Nabisco belVita, Oreo, Cakesters or Ritz Crackers: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Nature's Garden Snacks: $2.99 each
- Dunkin' Coffee: $5.99 each
- Grace Chips 1-12 oz. bag: $2.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise or Enchilada Sauce: $3.99 each
- Frank's RedHot Sauce 12 oz. btl.: $2.49 each
- Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Can 5 oz. can: $0.79 each
- Dole Fruit Bowls 4 ct.: $1.99 each
- Campbell's Condensed Soup, SpaghettiOs or Knorr Sides: $0.99 each
- Carbone Alfredo or Pasta Sauce: $2.49 each
- Taco Bell Taco Shells Kit: $2.99 each
- Popeyes Biscuit Mix: $2.99 each
- Chick-fil-A or Popeyes Dipping Sauce: $1.99 each
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce 9.2 oz. btl.: $3.99 each
- By Chef Ramsay Meals 12 oz. btl.: $4.99 each
- Prego Pasta Sauce: $1.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 10 Count 5-12 oz. pkg.: $5.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 18 Count 27.13-42 oz. pkg.: $9.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack 42 Count 9-20.25 oz. pkg.: $12.99 each
- V8 Multipacks 6/8, 6/15 or 8/55 fl oz. cans: $4.99 each
- Hunt's Snack Pack 4 ct. or 12 ct., 9-127 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Tazo Tea Concentrate 32 oz. ctn.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- The Ryl Co. Tea 6 fl oz. can: $1.99 each
- Sparkling ICE 17 oz. bt.: $1.99 each
- Vita Coco 1 Liter 33.8 fl oz. btl.: $2.99 each
- Capri Sun or Country Time 10 ct. pkg.: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Cheez-It, Kellogg's Town House or Keebler Club Crackers 17-21 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Tic Tac Singles 100 ct. box: $1.99 each
- Lindt Classic Recipe or Excellence Bar 5.1-4.40 oz. bar: $1.99 each
- Giant Peanut Butter 16 oz. jar: $2.49 each
- Giant Concord Grape Jelly 20 oz. squeeze btl.: $2.49 each
- Giant Granola: $3.99 each
- Giant California Seedless Raisins 6 ct. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Giant Applesauce Cups 6 ct., 24 oz. pkg.: $2.49 each
- Bertolli Olive Oil 1-12 oz. bag: $4.99 each
- Starkist Macaroni & Cheese: $0.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn 13.96-19.75 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pop-Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats Bars: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Pringles 4.9-5.5 oz. canister: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Annie's Crackers or Cookies 6.75-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Planters Peanuts 16 oz.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Fruit 4 ct. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- SUR Water Enhancer 1.62 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Zatarain's Entrées 9-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Deep Indian Kitchen Entrées or Dumplings 7.5-12 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Small or Layered Pot Pies or Bowls or Healthy Choice Café Steamers or Entrées: Buy 2 for $5.00
- Breyers Ice Cream 48 fl oz. cont.: $3.99 each
- Red Baron Pizza 15.7-23.5 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
- Popsicle Novelties 24-29.7 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- JonnyPops Ice Pops 14.9-9.02 pkg.: $3.99 each
- Eggo Ice Cream Sandwiches 12-17 fl oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- Rice Krispies Treats: $2.99 each
- Nick's Ice Cream 16 oz. cont.: $4.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars: $3.99 each
- Hot Pockets Sandwiches 8-15 oz. pkg.: $3.99 each
- MorningStar Farms Breakfast, Burgers or Entrées 52.5-105 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Kemps Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet 48-54 oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- Blue Bunny Frozen Dessert 46 fl oz. cont.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- MAIN ST Bistro Roasted Potatoes or Baked Macaroni & Cheese 17-20 oz. pkg.: Buy 3 for $4.00 each
- PF. Chang's Bowl 1 oz. pkg.: $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$91.85
for 4 people · $22.96 per person
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